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Mechal Renee Roe

MECHAL RENEE ROE is a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator (for Superheroes Are Everywhere by Vice President Kamala Harris) and a writer, designer, photographer, and entrepreneur. The HAPPY HAIR series was born out of a need to value her own natural hair and all its stages, while creating a foundation of self-love and positivity. Mechal lives in St. Louis. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @happyhairgirls.

Books

Smart Sisters

Confident, empowered sisters and best friends are celebrated in this read-together picture book celebrating sisterly love and joy. From the author of the Happy Hair series, which promotes self-love, positivity, and acceptance. Perfect together! Always and forever! My sister and me! Beautiful Black and Brown girls with gorgeous natural hairstyles are the stars of this

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: December

The year is winding down, and holidays are around the corner. Whether you’re getting something special for yourself or someone on your list, books make the perfect gifts. Check out what’s coming up in December, and get some great gift-spiration!   Gift titles on sale in December Cooking titles on sale in December Children’s titles

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Celebrate Black History Month!

Image from Gee’s Bend: Equal Justice by Essie Bendolph Pettway, Paulson Fontaine Press   February is Black History Month! Continue to celebrate the stories and achievements of the Black community throughout February and the rest of the year through self-education, conversation and action. Black History Month Amplify Black Voices: Cookbooks Amplify Black Stories: Children’s Books Amplify Black

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Come visit us at NY NOW February 6th-9th

Winter Gift Show Season is upon us and Penguin Random House will be at NY NOW! Our books will be featured in Harper Group’s booth # 2601 along with Rizzoli and Quirk! See what is new and trending, including: Food & Drink, Inspiration & Wellness, our beautiful Gift Books, and of course an array of

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Fall Children’s Book Trends

What’s on the rise in Children’s books you may ask? Take a look below.     Fall Picture Books: Check out all of our adorable Fall Picture Books! Featuring a new array of lovable and unforgettable characters. Holidays: Make the holidays extra special this year! Take some time with your family for holiday activities or to learn

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Kamala Harris Accepts Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination!

Joe Biden, the Democratic candidate in the November 2020 U.S. Presidential election, has selected New York Times bestselling Penguin Press and Penguin Young Readers author Kamala Harris to join him on the party ticket as his Vice Presidential candidate.  Harris, the junior U.S. Senator from California, is the author of one adult and two young readers books published by Penguin imprints

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